Meat-free Red Coconut Curry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Meat-free Red Coconut Curry is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 786 calories, 11g protein, and 19g carbs per serving. Ready in 47 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup Broccoli Florets
- 1 large Handful of Spinach
- 4 tbsp. Coconut Oil
- 1/4 medium Onion
- 1 tsp. Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp. Minced Ginger
- 2 tsp. Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp. Red Curry Paste
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- 1/2 cup Coconut Cream (or coconut milk)
Instructions
- Add 2 tbsp. coconut oil to a pan and bring to medium-high heat.
- Chop onions and mince garlic while you wait. When the oil is hot, add the onion to the pan and let it sizzle. Allow it to cook for 3-4 minutes to caramelize and become semi-translucent. Once this happens, add the garlic to the pan and let it brown slightly. About 30 seconds.
- Turn the heat to medium-low and add broccoli florets to the pan. aStir everything together well. Let the broccoli take on the flavors of the onion and garlic. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Move everything in your pan to the side and add 1 tbsp. red curry paste. You want this hitting the bottom of the pan so that all of the flavors can be released from the spices.
- Once your red curry paste starts to smell pungent, mix everything together again and add a large handful of spinach over the top.
- Once the spinach begins to wilt, add coconut cream and mix together.
- Stir everything together and then add 2 tbsp. more coconut oil, 2 tsp. soy sauce, and 1 tsp. minced ginger. Let this simmer for 5-10 minutes, depending on how thick you want the sauce.
- Dish out and serve! Feel free to garnish with a few slices of red cabbage and black sesame seeds for color.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Meat-free Red Coconut Curry contribute to your health goals:
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Broccoli: Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and chromium which aids blood sugar control
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Meat-free Red Coconut Curry can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Spinach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Meat-free Red Coconut Curry recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 786 calories per serving with 11g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 47 minutes total. Prep time is 27 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 786 calories, 11g protein (6%), 19g carbs, 77g fat. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. At 786 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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